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George BAXTER

Regimental number1837
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSurveyor
AddressNational Bank, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, George Baxter, 1 Frederick Place, Old Jewry, London, England
Enlistment date28 October 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/98/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Company Australian Army Service Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 18 June 1916

FateReturned to Australia 16 October 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'On the nights 14-15 and 15-16 February 1916 during the operations at 'The Bluff' he was in charge of a motor lorry delivering detonated grenades and bombs to WOODCOTE FARM from KRUISTRAAT through YPRES. During the day he was conveying men between DICKEBUSCH and VOORMEZEELE. Eleven trips were made with detonated bombs and grenades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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